Disability Resource: Sensory

ANXIETY/DEPRESSION

Basepoint Breakthrough

https://basepointbreakthrough.com/blog/find-the-right-therapist/
21.6 million adults reported moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, 39% of these people did not receive treatment due to the staggering costs of mental health care. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, low-income, rural, or disabled communities have the worst experience when it comes to lack of access. Discrimination, stigma, language barriers, and other issues prevent them from having quality treatment. Our team came up with a comprehensive resource on finding the right therapist for the underserved individuals. This aims to help minorities, LGBTQ+ members, low-income families, and disabled people find culturally competent mental health care.

Animal Assistance: Canine Companions for Independence
www.canine.org
California based non-profit that provides highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships with offices across the US.

BLIND

A Guide to Visual Disabilities - www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-...

American Foundation for the Blind
www.afb.org
Since 1921, the AFB--to which Helen Keller devoted more than 40 years of her life--has been eliminating barriers that prevent people who are blind or visually impaired from reaching their potential.

Foundation Fighting Blindness www.fightingblindness.org

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
https://www.helenkeller.org/
Mission is to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in his or her community of choice.

Midwestern Braille Volunteers
www.mbvol.org

Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb

Missouri State Rehabilitation
Council for the Blind
www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/srcb.htm

National Federation of the Blind
www.NFB.org

National Industries for the Blind
www.nib.org

DEAF

American Sign Language University Resource Site
www.lifeprint.com

American Sign Language Resource Guide
www.wiseoldsayings.com/asl-resource-guide.php

American Society for Deaf Children
www.deafchildren.org
Provides support for parents of Deaf children and a research library.

Deaf-Blind International
www.deafblindinternational.org
The world association promoting services for people who are deafblind.

Deafblind UK
www.deafblind.org.uk/
Offers comprehensive services to people who are deafblind, their support assistants and other professionals.

Dogs for the Deaf
www.dogsforthedeaf.org
Non-profit group that rescues and professionally trains dogs to assist people and enhance their lives.

Gallaudet University
www.gallaudet.edu
The world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing students. Located in Washington, D.C.

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
www.helenkeller.org
Mission is to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in his or her community of choice.

Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.mcdhh.mo.gov
Functions as an agency of the state to advocate public policies, regulations and programs to improve the quality and coordination of existing services for individuals with hearing loss, and to promote new services whenever necessary.

National Association o/t Deaf
www.nad.org
Connects people who are Deaf across the country via state Associations for the Deaf & conferences; supports American Sign Language training and provides information and Advocacy for people who are Deaf.

Relay Missouri
www.relaymissouri.com
Relay Missouri is a telecommunications relay service, providing full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled; available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1-800-676-3777 (TTY/voice.)

Sign Language Online
www.handspeak.com